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Finding the Third Proportional to 161,363 and 350,710

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Solution

The third proportional to 161,363 and 350,710 is: 762,241.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,363 : 350,710 = 350,710 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,363/350,710 = 350,710/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,363x = 350,710 × 350,710
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,363x = 122,997,504,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,997,504,100/161,363
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,241.06

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